Lev Mosin

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Lev Mosin
Personal information
NationalityRussian
Born (1992-12-07) 7 December 1992 (age 31)
Russia
Sport
Sport Track and field
Event400m
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing Flag of Russia.svg  Russia
World Championships
Disqualified 2013 Moscow 4×400 m relay

Lev Mosin (born 7 December 1992) is a Russian sprinter. [1] He competed in the 4x400 metres relay event at the 2013 World Championships in Athletics. [2]

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References

  1. "Lev Mosin". IAAF. Retrieved 19 August 2013.
  2. "Russia at the 2013 World Championships in Athletics". IAAF. Retrieved 19 August 2013.